First attempt at dramedy!

tpwmusic · Post by **tpwmusic** » Thu Oct 18, 2018 5:34 am

I thought I'd have a crack at #Y181025IC - I've not written any dramedy pieces before. The brief asks for cues that could work for silly, funny, or sneaky scenes in Reality TV Shows.

Am I on the right track?

https://www.taximusic.com/download/8683 ... eaking.mp3

If the download link doesn't work for you, the track "Speaking of Sneaking" can be found on my Taxi page https://www.taximusic.com/hosting/home.php?userid=87608

Kind Regards,
Glenn

ttully · Post by **ttully** » Thu Oct 18, 2018 8:26 am

Hey Glenn,

I don't think the link works....

TIm

tpwmusic · Post by **tpwmusic** » Thu Oct 18, 2018 10:26 am

ttully wrote:Hey Glenn,

I don't think the link works....

TIm

Hi Tim,

Not sure why that isn't working for you.

Here's a link to my page...

https://www.taximusic.com/hosting/home.php?userid=87608

The track is called "Speaking of Sneaking"

Cheers,
Glenn

ttully · Post by **ttully** » Thu Oct 18, 2018 4:23 pm

I can get to it...but only if I open it in a private tab.....maybe it's just me...

Anyway....I would start it at :18 or at :43 and then go from there...
then I would put what you have for the beginning...somewhere in the middle!
Or maybe keep it like it is ...and start without drums.....

Also make it around 1:30 and maybe make a 2 minute version...... many libraries want it about 1:30.... some 2 minutes ....even if they use 5 seconds worth.

My 2 cents worth!

Tim

tpwmusic · Post by **tpwmusic** » Fri Oct 19, 2018 1:21 am

ttully wrote:I can get to it...but only if I open it in a private tab.....maybe it's just me...

Anyway....I would start it at :18 or at :43 and then go from there...
then I would put what you have for the beginning...somewhere in the middle!
Or maybe keep it like it is ...and start without drums.....

Also make it around 1:30 and maybe make a 2 minute version...... many libraries want it about 1:30.... some 2 minutes ....even if they use 5 seconds worth.

My 2 cents worth!

Tim

Thanks Tim. I'll have a play with the arrangement try and extend it a little. I assume the style is on target?

ttully · Post by **ttully** » Fri Oct 19, 2018 4:59 am

Yea...it is a bit different than 'classic' dramedy.....but that may be good!
Maybe some others will have an opinion......

Tim

pveniot · Post by **pveniot** » Sat Oct 20, 2018 11:01 am

On the right track!
But instead of the midi bass use a Bassoon, a bass clarinet or a Baritone saxophone to make it more kind of ''comical''
More busy marimba lines (upper and lower) get crazy man!
And some steady rhythmical percs... (shakers, tambourines...)

My 2 cents
Keep on the work.

nicotina · Post by **nicotina** » Sun Oct 21, 2018 4:37 pm

I think this has potential, but needs a better arrangement and mix. Seems like the trombones and piano stick out too much (needs overall compression), and when the drums stop the tune kind of loses momentum. Also, I'm not crazy about some of the samples like the dry snare and the "seinfeld" popping bass. But I think the tune works as Dramedy, so maybe try a remix with different voices and keep the drums going. Maybe or when they stop, get some high hat rythmns keeping the momentum going?

Vince

tpwmusic · Post by **tpwmusic** » Tue Oct 23, 2018 9:08 am

Thanks for the comments and feedback guys. I've reworked the arrangement and added a few extra rhythmical elements. The deadline is approaching on this one and want to put it to bed. Only so much dramedy I can take! lol

Latest version here if you're interested.

https://www.taximusic.com/download/8690 ... eaking.mp3

All the best,
Glenn

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